Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)—Postbaccalaureate

School of Nursing

Location: Boston, Worcester, Manchester
Start Term: Fall, Spring

Build on your existing bachelor’s degree to gain the knowledge and skill required to be a professional nurse.

Forge a Career of Significance

Over the course of 16 consecutive months, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts during clinical experiences at our onsite simulation and patient assessment laboratories and during rotations in prestigious Boston, Worcester, or Manchester, NH medical facilities. This year-round program gives you an immersive education, preparing you to embark on a rewarding nursing career. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). You may start the program in the fall or spring.

Nursing is a Rewarding, High-Demand Career

As a nurse, you will make a measurable difference in people’s lives—and build a career with lifelong job security.

96%

2024 NCLEX Pass Rate

MCPHS has an average NCLEX pass rate of 96% across our three campuses for the first three testing quarters of 2024.

$24K

Merit Scholarship Support

All admitted PostBac Nursing students receive a merit-based scholarship valued up to $24,000.

Top 10

MCPHS ranked Top 10 in the US

MCPHS is ranked among the top 10% of nursing programs in the US and #5 in Massachusetts
—College Factual

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